How far is Saint Rose, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Rose, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Rose and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose and Shreveport.
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Start on 1st Street
1666 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Almedia Road
3027 ft · 1 min · Almedia Road
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Continue on State Route 50
1450 ft · 29 sec · State Route 50
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
129 m · 9 sec · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
1624 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: Baton Rouge
3011 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Rose and Shreveport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Rose and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Rose to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Saint Rose and 160.2 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.60 one way or $85.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Rose and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkie.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Rose and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 269.64 mi (433.95 km).
#1 Saint Rose
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,122 |
| Coordinates | 29.9468700, -90.3231300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.60 | $85.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.91 | $95.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.03 | $104.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.92 | $121.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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